Maricopa Community Colleges  EDU290   20026-20032 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 06/25/02
EDU290 20026-20032 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Science Methods and Curriculum Development
Overview and practical application of teaching elementary science. Covers teaching strategies, learning environments, teaching resources, and use of technology. Emphasis on Arizona State Board of Education Professional Teaching Standards, includes 15 hours field experience. Prerequisites: Baccalaureate Degree, EDU270, and EDU272.
 
Course Note:Requires fifteen (15) hours of field experience in an elementary or secondary classroom environment. The proposed courses have been reviewed by the Arizona Department of Education, the State Board of Education and the Office of Superintendent for Public Instruction. The courses cover all of the state standards. The content of the courses prepares the student to apply for state teaching certification. A Bachelors degree is also required for this certification.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
EDU290   20026-20032 Science Methods and Curriculum Development
1. Identify current Arizona State Board of Education Professional Teaching Standards. (I)
2. Summarize characteristics of learners. (II)
3. Use various classroom management techniques. (III)
4. Assess various science teaching resources currently available. (IV)
5. Use various teaching resources to teach science to elementary students. (IV)
6. Analyze the use of technology to teach science. (V)
7. Design science curriculum. (VI)
8. Establish a learning environment for science activities. (VII)
9. Summarize various teaching strategies. (VIII)
10. Use various teaching strategies. (VIII)
11. Evaluate various assessment methods. (IX)
12. Develop assessment instruments for science. (IX)
13. Prepare a science lesson plan. (X)
14. Teach a science lesson. (X)
15. Participate as a volunteer teacher aide. (XI)
16. Develop and implement a tutoring plan. (XI)
17. Summarize the practicum experience. (XI)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
EDU290   20026-20032 Science Methods and Curriculum Development
    I. Arizona State Board of Education Professional Teaching Standards
      II. Characteristics of Learners
          A. Learning Styles
          B. Past Experiences
          C. Backgrounds
          D. Prior Knowledge
          E. Cultural Differences
        III. Classroom Management
            A. Styles
            B. Techniques
            C. Positive Learning Environment
            D. Culturally Responsive
          IV. Resources
              A. Textbooks
              B. Laboratory Kits
              C. Internet/Computers
              D. Professional Literature
              E. Other
            V. Technology
                A. Computers
                B. Software
                C. Internet
                D. Media
                E. Other
              VI. Science Curriculum
                  A. Development
                  B. Objectives
                  C. Resources
                  D. Standards
                  E. Current Trends
                VII. Learning Environment
                    A. Classroom
                    B. Lab Setting
                    C. Experiences
                  VIII. Teaching Strategies
                      A. Match to Subject Matter
                      B. Concepts and Generalizations
                      C. Inquiry Process
                      D. Science Skills
                      E. Students' Developmental Levels
                      F. Diverse Needs
                      G. Asking Questions
                      H. Encourage Critical Thinking
                    IX. Assessments
                        A. Purpose
                        B. Standards
                        C. Methods
                      X. Lesson Plans
                          A. Preparation
                          B. Objectives
                          C. Teaching Procedures
                          D. Learning Activities
                          E. Material
                          F. Assessments
                          G. Remedial Activities
                          H. Enrichment Activities
                        XI. Practicum Experience
                            A. Classroom Observation
                            B. Tutoring
                            C. Reflection
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